Hell Emperor.

Chapter 649 Ashura King
Ren Changhong looked around and his gaze fell on the kind-looking woman in the center of the room. After a moment of contemplation, he looked away and called over the city lord's steward.

Out of fear of the Asura King, Ren Changhong prepared to gather more intelligence, especially to understand why the Asura King had targeted that infant.

Ren Changhong was more inclined to believe, rather than the woman caring for the infant, that it was the city lord, whom she had never met, who had done something to bring about the arrival of the Asura King.

“The Asura King wouldn’t target ordinary people. Tell me, what did you do to lure the Asura King here?”

Ren Changhong asked in a slow voice, her tone containing undeniable authority. Under the murderous aura that once belonged to Asura, no one dared to utter a lie in front of her.

The butler trembled and hurriedly retorted, "We did nothing. Asura acts in such an unreasonable way. Anyone who gets targeted by him is just unlucky."

Ren Changhong added, "Now that things have come to this, if you know anything, you'd better tell us as soon as possible. Although we are willing to help, if we find out that there is another reason for the matter, or that you are using us, this matter may not be over, and it may be difficult to end then."

The butler shook his head again: "This... I really don't know."

Ren Changhong changed his approach and asked, "Has the city lord ever offended anyone? Perhaps his enemies have attracted the Asura King."

The steward frowned, pondering carefully: "The city lord is wholeheartedly benevolent, and all the residents of the city have benefited from his kindness. He has never offended anyone... However, if we're talking about who he has offended, there is indeed one person, but that person is already dead..."

Ren Changhong's eyes lit up: "Who is that enemy? Tell me what you know."

The butler took a deep breath, seemingly reluctant to speak, but considering he would need the other party's protection later, he had no choice but to explain the situation:
"This is the city lord's family matter, and I shouldn't say much. However, after thinking it over, the only person the city lord has ever offended or let down in his life is probably only one person, and that person is the city lord's first wife."

Ren Changhong glanced sideways, her gaze falling on the woman caring for the infant in the distance: "You mean her?"

The steward shook his head: "No, I'm talking about the city lord's first wife. A few years ago, the city lord became infatuated with the current Lady Jamila, and thus neglected his first wife, to the point that she eventually took her own life by drowning herself in the river. The city lord is usually kind and generous to everyone; if anyone has wronged him, it must be his first wife..."

In the end, even the butler himself couldn't help but feel a bit of the unrealistic absurdity:

"However, the original city lord's wife died at that time, and her remains have long been recovered and buried. Logically speaking, she shouldn't be associated with King Asura at all. I was just being nosy..."

Hearing the end, Ren Changhong couldn't help but let out a cold snort:
"What a kind and benevolent man! If his first wife hadn't suffered so much grief and heartache, why would she have drowned herself? She must have been secretly forced to her death by the city lord, and now she's transformed into the Asura King to seek revenge!"

The steward was speechless, but still argued, "This matter cannot be entirely blamed on the city lord. If anyone is to blame, it is the city lord for loving Lady Jamila too much, to the point of neglecting the feelings of his first wife."

Ren Changhong said disdainfully, "In my opinion, that city lord is definitely a fickle fellow who can't even treat everyone equally. What right does he have to talk so shamelessly about love?"

As they were talking, a menacing aura emanating from afar caused everyone's expressions to change slightly. The aura was so fierce that even the infants who had just fallen asleep couldn't stop crying. The piercing cries shattered the peace in the room. Li Feie sensed something and loudly warned everyone, "That aura... it's the Asura King! Everyone be careful!"

Even without her warning, the moment that aura appeared, everyone was on high alert, realizing how formidable the enemy was.

A blazing flame illuminated the dark sky, and from within the flame, a robust man walked slowly. His face was ferocious, with fangs protruding from his mouth. The flames burned on his body, but they could not harm him in the slightest. Instead, they added to his imposing aura. Each step he took on the ground produced a heavy thud, like a drumbeat striking the hearts of the crowd, instilling a sense of inexplicable panic.

His imposing aura was so overwhelming that no introduction was needed; everyone knew his identity as the infamous Asura King.

Upon seeing this person, Shen Qingge became wary and warned, "Early stage of seventh level... His strength is indeed extraordinary, everyone be careful!"

Yao Bai only dared to watch from afar, not daring to approach at all. He secretly grimaced, "Damn it... If my Thunder Technique were still here, dealing with him would be a piece of cake. Now I can only watch..."

Sensing the aura of the Asura King and seeing Su Miao beside him, Yao Bai quickly hid behind her, his expression filled with worry and fear. He spoke in a trembling voice:
"Is that the Asura King? How terrifying... Sister Su Miao, you must protect me!"

Su Miao couldn't help but smile. Yao Bai was a head shorter than her, and seeing a pair of snow-white rabbit ears swaying in front of him, a strong sense of protectiveness rose in her heart. She immediately said:
"Don't worry, I'll protect you. Let me deal with him. You just stay in the back!"

Yao Bai was secretly delighted, but suddenly felt an itch in his ear. He looked up and saw Su Miao gently stroking the rabbit's ears with a curious expression. He couldn't help but secretly roll his eyes.

In the distance, Nan Linghe also saw the Asura King. His constant training had yielded results in telepathy, and he sensed something, saying, "I can feel that his heart is filled with anger; he seems very angry..."

Ren Changhong took a deep breath: "Asura is the embodiment of anger, and being fierce and belligerent is his nature. Not to mention, he may very well be here for revenge!"

As the Asura King arrived, the woman trembled with fear, utterly terrified. She clutched her infant tightly, intending to hide, when she heard a shout from afar:
"Where do you think you're going? My stomach is already growling! Hurry up and hand over the baby so I can have a little treat!"

The Asura King revealed a sinister smile, his already blue-faced and fanged face becoming even more unbearable to look at. His smile was more terrifying than that of a demon. Upon hearing the death-stricken whisper, the woman's knees gave way and she collapsed to the ground, her entire body going numb.

As the Asura King was about to snatch the infant, a sharp sword light flashed before him, blocking his path. He immediately roared in anger:

"Who are you? If you don't want to die, get out of my way! While I'm in a good mood, get lost!"

Before him stood Shen Qingge, wielding the Sharp Golden Divine Sword, its tip aimed directly at the Asura King. The implication was clear: if he took another step, he would be mercilessly killed by the divine sword!

(End of this chapter)